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How to get fromManila to Lahad Datuby plane, ferry, car ferry, taxi, busferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Lahad Datu by plane, ferry, car ferry, taxi, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)planeMNL - LDU
    18h 14m
    RM 551–1,502

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)planeMNL - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
    11h 4m
    RM 473–1,478

  3. Ferry, car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Zamboangaferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbourcarferry
    3. Take the taxi from Sandakan Harbour to Lahad Datutaxi
    2d 19h
    RM 878–1,782

  4. Bus and ferry, bus, car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the busferry from Manila Pasay to Cagayan De Orobusferry
    2. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboangabus
    3. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbourcarferry
    4. Take the taxi from Sandakan Harbour to Lahad Datutaxi
    3d 5h
    RM 928–1,267

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 352Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

AirAsia Philippines, Malaysia Airlines, and Royal Brunei Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 6 times a week.

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